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In June, it's finally time again: "Lüneburg celebrates!" brings the Hanseatic city to life once more. From June 4 to 7, 2026, the historic city center will be transformed into an impressive open-air stage and invites you to a special festival weekend - this year even on four days.

Thursday, June 04 - Official festival start
The festival really gets going on Thursday from 6 pm to 11 pm. Mayor Claudia Kalisch will officially open the festival at 7.30 pm on the Market Stage.
  • Market stage: "Basilkatz" (6.00 pm), official opening at 7.30 pm, "DenManTau" (9.15 pm)
  • Sande stage: "HEADY JUICE" (6.00 pm) and "DAMN!ESCAPE" (8.45 pm)
  • Rathausgarten: "Funkstreife" (8.00 pm)
  • Beachclub: Afterwork with "Nite Club" & all-time classics by Mr. Endless (6 p.m.)
  • Crane stage: Elan Zack (6 p.m.), Joschka Parienté & Yannik Gehlen (8 p.m.)
  • Clamartpark: DJ Silas & Jesper (6pm), J.O.D. (8pm)

Friday, June 05 - Music on the road until midnight
  • Sande stage: "Sportgruppen" (5.00 pm), "Shelvis" 6.15 pm, "Schlagerzirkus" (8.15 pm)
  • Market stage: "Bailando" (6.00 pm), "Il Civetto" (8.15 pm) and "Salt Out" 10.30 pm)
  • Rathausgarten: "Frollein Sax" (6.15 pm), "JR and his Blue Train" (8.30 pm)
  • Glockenhof: "Lüneburg celebrates closing time" with Franzfunk, Nany Goats, Jan Baylon, Sambucada, Poetry Slam and special acts (7.00 pm)
  • Beachclub Marienplatz: "DJ Manilla & Jace" (6 p.m.), Thisiseileen (8 p.m.), "DJ Gollum" (9 p.m.), "DJ Touch" (10 p.m.), DJ Juxx (11 p.m.)
  • Crane stage: Eythee (5.00 pm), Hannes Koch Band (6.30 pm), The Bartellos (9.00 pm)
  • Clamartpark: "Silas and Jesper" (4 p.m.), "Echo Two" (6 p.m.), "Cosiak" (8 p.m.), "Mr Endless" (10.30 p.m.)

Saturday, June 06 until midnight
  • Sande stage: "Sportgruppen" (11.00 a.m.), "King Cream" (3.45 p.m.), "JAM!" (17:30), "So What!" (19.45 hrs), "NEUGierig" (22.00 hrs)
  • Market stage: "School bands" from 11.00 am, "Subdivision" (4.15 pm), "Sparkling Souls" (6.15 pm), "1st Class Session" with Cosmo and Emily Rose (9.00 pm)
  • Rathausgarten: "School Bands" (11.00 a.m.), "Die Tüdelband" (5.15 p.m.), "Swing of de Deel" (7.30 p.m.), "Mack Samson" (10.15 p.m.)
  • Beachclub: Newcomer/Winner DJ Contest (5 p.m.), "DJ Philly" (6 p.m.), "DJ LKS" (7 p.m.), "Jerome" (8 p.m.), "Mr. Endless alais Triple X" (10 p.m.), "DJ Julezz" (11 p.m.)
  • Glockenhof: "Theater und Musikschule" (1 p.m.), "Client Ivie" (7 p.m.), "Heidi Joubert" (8.30 p.m.)
  • Crane stage: "PASOR" (3.00 pm), "Ismos" (4.30 pm), "Somebody & Soul" (7.00 pm), "Mixtape Memories" (10.00 pm)
  • Clamartpark: During the day: first Lüneburg outdoor MMA event with approx. 15 fights organized by the Combat Center Lüneburg (12 noon), "Torge" (5 p.m.), "TRN" (7 p.m.), "Listorio" (8 p.m.), "Neptunica" (9 p.m.), "Caro Van EE" (10 p.m.), "Lionar" (11 p.m.)
  • Weekly market: in front of the town hall (from 7 a.m.)

Sunday, June 07 until 6 p.m.
  • Sande stage: "Sportgruppen" (11.00 am), "Spätschicht" (4.00 pm)
  • Market stage: "Gospel service" (11.00 am), "Rote Rosen Fanstunde" (1.00 pm), "Rock und Popwerkstatt (Düne)" (3.15 pm), "Rockytrio" (5.00 pm)
  • Rathausgarten: "Yoga for all (11.00 a.m.), "True Moods" (1.30 p.m.), "OHA" (4.00 p.m.)
  • Beachclub: Day drinking with "Daniel Hein & PASSY" (1 p.m.)
  • Glockenhof: "Lünepost Lokalhelden" from 11 am
  • Crane stage: "Musikplanet Lüneburg" (1 p.m.), Pixie Waves (4 p.m.)
  • Liebesgrund: The traditional VfL play festival from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with games, fun and lots of activities for children
  • Marketplace: The "Inclusion and Diversity" campaign day promotes accessibility and numerous Lüneburg volunteer organizations present themselves on the Initiative Street
  • City center: Experience Sunday - sales open from 1 to 6 p.m.

On Sunday between 1 and 6 p.m., retailers will be opening their doors and gates for the Sunday Experience, while lively music fills the streets in the background. Another highlight on Sunday is the Initiatives Street on the market square, where numerous institutions and organizations from Lüneburg present their social and voluntary work. In addition, the "Inclusion and Diversity" day of action draws attention to the barriers in life and promotes the active removal of these barriers - for a barrier-free life for all.
Traditionally, the VfL Play Festival on Sunday in the Liebesgrund also delights with games, fun and activities for the whole family.
The festival also has plenty of culinary delights to offer: Numerous food and drink stands invite you to sample the diverse gastronomy of the city and the world and enjoy the weekend to the full.
With 7 stages and almost 50 acts, "Lüneburg celebrates" 2026 offers the right program for every taste in music and every age. From energetic live concerts and relaxed sounds to sports, family activities and culinary highlights, there is something for everyone.
A rousing city festival that brings together people from all walks of life and celebrates the joy of music, encounters and community - a festival for EVERYONE!

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General information

  • Open Air

  • Tourist Event

Eligibility

  • Target Group Teenager

  • Target Group Adult

  • Target Group the Elderly

  • for Children of all Ages

  • for Groups

  • for familys

  • for individual guests

Directions & Parking facilities

The event "Lüneburg celebrates!" takes place in Lüneburg city center. Please note that there will be disruptions to public transport, parking facilities and cab ranks during the event.

Price info

  • free of charge

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